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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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